Journal of Human Resource Management

Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014

  • Labor Relations and Working Conditions. Determinants using Macroeconomic Indicators: A Quantitative Research

    Nickolaos Efstratios Giovanis, George Asterios Drogalas

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: Jan. 13, 2014
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    Published: Feb. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: The era in which we live is characterized by rapid technological, economic and social developments, which imply rapid changes in ways of work, labour relations and the overall quality of life of individuals. On the other hand, the object of labour relations is closely connected with the study of the factors that affect the organisation and function... Show More
  • Modernising Human Resource Management in Times of Financial Crisis: What Priorities to Maintain Capacity with Limited Resources

    Danielle Bossaert

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 9-15
    Received: Jan. 23, 2014
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    Published: Feb. 28, 2014
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    Abstract: Currently and in the next few decades, national public services1 of the EU Member States will be confronted with a smaller and older workforce due to demographic change, downsizing, and restructuring. The effects of this trend are less capacity, risks of skill obsolescence, of lower performance and of productivity and know-how loss. In that context... Show More
  • Study the Best Practices in T&M (Time and Material) Employee Engagement Model and Recommend possible Interventions in WI-IMS (Wipro InfoTech- Infrastructure Management Services)

    Akshay Grover, Kalpana Jayakrishnan

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 16-21
    Received: Feb. 04, 2014
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    Published: Feb. 28, 2014
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    Abstract: It is essential for an organization to sustain in the long run have an engaged workforce. An engaged workforce takes an organization to great heights. Engaged employees contribute to the bottom line. Employees feel engaged when they find personal meaning and motivation in their work, receive positive interpersonal support, and operate in an efficie... Show More
  • Analysis on the China National Science And Technology Awards Programs: Features And Trends

    Shaogang Liao, Ying Pan

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 22-26
    Received: Dec. 17, 2013
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    Published: Feb. 28, 2014
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    Abstract: Through the empirical analysis on the achievements of the China National Science and Technology Awards programs from 2001-2009 based on the scientometrics, this paper discovers that the China National Science and Technology awards programs presents the following features:70% of the National Science and Technology Awards programs are supported by th... Show More
  • Strategic Role of HRD in Employee Skill Development: An Employer Perspective

    Khalid Rasheed Memon

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 27-32
    Received: Mar. 09, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 08, 2014
    Published: Apr. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Literature shows that an employee’s skill development is dependent on its HR Department, especially in today’s dynamic and uncertain environment, it is very important that HRD activities should be carried out in the organization while paving the way for future sustainability and to cope with the challenges / competition of global arena. In this reg... Show More